Pastor paul nelson santa barbara

Pastor Paul Nelson is retiring from Immanuel in June after almost 30 years of ministry. We are happy for Paul and his family on the new adventures ahead!  Keep our congregation and lay leadership in your prayers as we do the work of visioning and planning to welcome our next Senior Pastor.  Throughout the transition process it is important that our congregational leadership communicates where we are at in the process.  This page is dedicated to updates and information.  If you have questions please contact Kelly Meyers and she will direct you to the appropriate committee or team.  

Pastor Paul retirement announcement June

Official celebrations for Pastor Paul will be scheduled in   Watch for email communications on dates, times, and gifts for Pastor Paul & Karen.

The process for calling a new pastor takes time and discernment and we will be working closely with the Minneapolis Area Synod throug